Father's Day 2009

Happy Father's Day

It's been a cloudy but hot & humid Father's Day. John was able to get out and do a long group bike ride this morning so it was a good start to his day. We then visited a friend's church for the 2nd time and came home and had snacks. The next part of the day is probably John's favorite part....he actually got to take a nap. In the mean time the kids helped me do some cleaning around the house. Sophie actually swept the living room and mopped the kitchen. Ian cleaned the windows and it was a true help. They even cleaned their rooms. I hope it's just a start to what's to come now that they are getting bigger. Anyway, when John got up we made a nice dinner and we surprised John with his most favorite desert....cheesecake. I think he enjoyed the second piece even more than the first. :-)
p.s. in the prayer before dinner Sophie thanked god for her fun..fun dad ....I thought that was cute.
The kids at the monon center yesterday. This is a huge outdoor water park with a lazy river, water slides, diving pool and 3 different swim/play areas. It's pretty awesome....they loved it and didn't want to leave.

First Camping Trip of the Summer

Sophie running on a trail

We spent good part of last weekend in Versailles, IN camping with the kids. It was a ton work just to get everything ready for the trip so I was worn out before we left. Of course, there were a few things we were missing and/or forgot. For example, a spatula but we managed and were able to flip the burgers with John's pocket knive. :-) We had trouble with our new propane stove top so we were not able to have the pancakes we hoped to have for breakfast. It was granola bars instead. The kids rated the trip as "awesome". They took their bikes and did a ton of biking. The kids loved the trail with fossils and the tire swings at the playgrounds. They were very active and we had two tired, dirty kids to transport home. Sophie said "I can't wait to get a bath, my toes are dirty and I didn't even take my shoes off". Ahh...the fun of camping.

Ian twirling a frisbee :-)

Ian rock hopping-fossil trail

Kindergarten Graduation

Sophie graduated from kindergarten on Monday, June 1st 2009. What a special, fun day it was. The graduation program was adorable and Sophie did a fantastic job on her parts. We were very proud of how well Sophie participated and presented herself on this day. It was obvious that she was comfortable and loves the teachers and other children at Oak Trace. It has been a positive and memorable first year experience. She is excited and ready for first grade!

Sophie with the principal, Mrs. Lynch

Congrats Sophie!

Sophie and the fam after graduation

Sophie and two of her best little buddies....Natalee and Nicole

After graduation, we took Sophie to Marsh where they have one of the machines that counts your coins. She's been saving coins practically since birth and it contained $95! John had told her that when we cash it in that she could have 25% and he would double the $ and that we would open up an savings account in her name. So, we did and she purchased a stuffed Polar Bear & DVD about polar bears and a hoola hoop with her money. It didn't take her long to spend it all. :-) :-)